Caribbean’s Tourism Challenges in the Crosshairs at Upcoming Conference

Notable authorities on conservation and sustainability will examine the challenges faced by the Caribbean’s coastal tourism environment during a special panel to be convened on April 29 at the 10th Annual Caribbean Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development.

The conference, organized by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) in collaboration with the Turks & Caicos Tourist Board and the Caribbean Hotel Association (CHA), will be held from April 28 to May 1, at Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort & Spa.

The panel will focus on the risks coastal communities will face, including: increased natural disasters, climate change, affects on the economy and the need for coral reef protection and preservation.

The goal is to provide recommendations and conclusions on how the region can implement sustainable tourism policies for the economic and social benefit of the Caribbean people.